Armed Robbery At Meridian Hill

Just before midnight on Sunday, September 21st, the United States Park Police were notified of an armed robbery that had occurred at Meridian Hill. Officers met with the victim, who said that heâd been sitting on the steps at 15th and Chapin Streets when he was approached by two men, one of whom showed a firearm and told the man to walk with him. The victim was brought into a bathroom and robbed of personal belongings. A second person was in the bathroom. The two robbers ordered them to remain in the bathroom, then fled. The victim came out of the bathroom after a few minutes and heard a shot fired. He then flagged down a police officer. Detectives are investigating the incident.